1. A style of Japanese porcelain characterized by asymmetrical decoration, soft colors, and white or cream-colored glaze, produced from the 17th century onward.
Usage: Named after Sakaida Kakiemon, a legendary Japanese potter; Often used attributively (e.g., 'kakiemon porcelain', 'kakiemon ware'); Primarily a collector's and art history term

Examples

• The museum's collection includes several kakiemon pieces from the Edo period.
• Kakiemon porcelain is highly prized by collectors of Asian ceramics.
• The delicate kakiemon design features birds and flowering branches.
• European potters in the 18th century attempted to imitate kakiemon style.
• This kakiemon bowl displays the characteristic asymmetrical composition and soft palette.